Gigabyte R163-ZG2-AAJ2 AMD EPYC 9004/9005 1U Rack Server 12x2.5 inch NVMe/SATA/SAS 2x2000W Redundant PSU No OS

The Gigabyte R163-ZG2-AAJ2 is a high-performance 1U rack server designed for demanding enterprise workloads. Powered by a single AMD EPYC 9004/9005 processor on the SP5 socket, it delivers exceptional compute density and scalability. With 12 DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 3TB of memory and 12 hot-swap 2.5" drive bays for NVMe/SATA/SAS storage, this server is ideal for virtualization, database, and HPC applications. Dual 2000W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supplies ensure reliability, while the ASPEED AST2600 BMC provides comprehensive remote management via IPMI 2.0. No operating system is pre-installed, offering flexibility for custom deployments.

Advantages

Optimized for AMD EPYC 9004/9005 processors, the R163-ZG2-AAJ2 offers outstanding performance per watt. Its 1U form factor maximizes rack density without compromising on storage or expansion. The hot-swap redundant fans and power supplies minimize downtime, and the dedicated management LAN enables out-of-band monitoring and control.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-density compute
• Virtualization and cloud infrastructure
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Database and analytics workloads
• Software-defined storage solutions

Key specifications

• Form Factor: 1U Rack Server
• Processor Socket: Single Socket SP5 (LGA 6096)
• Processor Support: AMD EPYC 9004/9005 Series
• Chipset: AMD SP5
• Memory: 12 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 3TB, 4800MHz ECC RDIMM
• Storage: 12 x 2.5" Hot-swap NVMe/SATA/SAS bays
• PCIe Expansion: 2 x PCIe Gen5 x16 Low-Profile, 1 x OCP 3.0 Gen5 x16
• Network: 2 x 1GbE LAN (Intel I350-AM2), 1 x Dedicated Management LAN
• Management: ASPEED AST2600 BMC (IPMI 2.0, KVM over IP)
• Power Supply: 2 x 2000W 80 PLUS Platinum Redundant
• Operating System: None (No OS Pre-installed)
• Front I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA
• Rear I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA, 2 x 1GbE LAN, 1 x Management LAN
• Cooling: Hot-swap Redundant Fans

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with AMD EPYC 9004/9005 processors and DDR5 ECC memory. Use NVMe drives for high-speed storage. Ensure adequate rack space and power capacity for the dual 2000W PSUs.